Michele Band

Michele Band is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist (MA, LMFT, CSAT-S, EMDR, EFT) with a profound commitment to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through addiction, infidelity, relational crises, and trauma. Having graduated from Loyola University with a Master's degree in Theology and Marriage and Family, she has amassed a wealth of experience as a Program Director offering substance abuse treatment in a correctional environment and as a Clinical Director at a domestic violence center. Her role as a federal government researcher led to the creation of an addiction curriculum that is implemented in treatment centers nationwide, showcasing her expertise in addiction treatment. She has also gained recognition as a featured therapist on the Oprah Network. Michele embraces a sober lifestyle alongside her husband and believes deeply in the potential for long-term recovery from addiction and trauma. With advanced training and certification as a Sex Addiction Therapist and Supervisor as well as a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist Supervisor, she skillfully integrates evidence-based treatment models with a spiritually and faith-based understanding of change and growth. Michele prioritizes stabilizing immediate crises to facilitate recovery and healing, targeting treatment goals related to addiction and trauma that affect emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational well-being. Her warm approach truly reflects her values and energy, fostering a supportive environment for those seeking healing.